LIV Golf CEO says show will go on amid reports of funding uncertainty

Key Points:

• LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil reassured staff that the 2026 season will proceed as planned and without interruption, despite rumors of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) potentially cutting financial support.
• LIV Golf has spent over $5.3 billion since its 2022 launch and raised prize money to $30 million this year, signing major PGA Tour stars with large bonuses, though some players have since left the league.
• The PIF’s new five-year investment strategy focuses on sustained value and efficiency, with possible reprioritization due to geopolitical tensions, raising questions about the longevity of LIV Golf’s funding.
• LIV Golf continues to emphasize its global reach, with recent events in multiple countries and its first U.S. tournament scheduled for May, while maintaining a broadcasting partnership with Fox Sports.
• Despite ongoing speculation, O’Neil emphasized LIV Golf’s resilience and commitment to disrupting traditional golf, calling the league “the future of the game.”